Friday, May 10, 2013

Here is a sample letter of declaration for
shipping. You should modify this letter
to be suitable for your purpose and situation

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

This is to attest that cargo [insert
number] are soil samples from [location/mining company]. These mineral
concentrates are taken from a depth of [number] meters below the earth's
surface. They are to be shipped to [laboratory/location] with permit number
[insert number] for further metallurgical testing. Enclosed are the secured
environmental and government permits required for their shipment.

The samples have a total weight of [number]
kg and are individually packed in [number]kg lots (optional). The samples have
no commercial value.

[Insert Shipping Company] is responsible
for the safe and secure delivery of the said goods.

Please contact [Insert Shipping Company] or
our company [insert company] for further information or inquiries about our
cargo.